tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71374135270824949892017-08-12T10:03:50.353-07:00Old World Wine Rack DesignsLisa Saratogaknittingnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-28021488974092176082013-06-20T02:52:00.000-07:002013-06-20T02:52:39.287-07:00Working, working, working!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RDA0-6NvGAk/UcLOniCE1eI/AAAAAAAADd0/q0sylaAaAAY/s1600/SAR_6027.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RDA0-6NvGAk/UcLOniCE1eI/AAAAAAAADd0/q0sylaAaAAY/s320/SAR_6027.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We are almost ready to make the trip to Georgia.&nbsp; It is so very exciting!&nbsp; We are completing a project that involves several custom tall racks, single bottle racks, credenza's&nbsp; and single bottle racks.&nbsp; It has been a labor of love and the racks look fabulous.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rLeQ31AxSWs/UcLPiE-WAbI/AAAAAAAADeE/gCvsXl2GvZA/s1600/Pic_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rLeQ31AxSWs/UcLPiE-WAbI/AAAAAAAADeE/gCvsXl2GvZA/s320/Pic_1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is a&nbsp;sample of a computer generated picture for a possible cellar layout.&nbsp; Isn't that fantastic?&nbsp; We can do this for any size cellar location.&nbsp; It allows our clients to visualize how their personal cellar space will look.&nbsp; We are excited to have this as an option to offer to our clients!<br /><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-30398234240445661502013-06-13T03:10:00.000-07:002013-06-13T03:10:16.242-07:00The Beauty and Elegance of Wrought Iron<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdY/k2rrg-fJnCQ/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="aboveUnitContent"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdY/k2rrg-fJnCQ/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="userContentWrapper"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdY/k2rrg-fJnCQ/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br /><div class="_wk"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdY/k2rrg-fJnCQ/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><span class="userContent"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdY/k2rrg-fJnCQ/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></span><div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_51b998fe598797744812891"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdc/wKtIEbNe57A/s1600/SAR_6022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VI339qweibg/UbmX2DS4wXI/AAAAAAAADdc/wKtIEbNe57A/s320/SAR_6022.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent">Old World Wine Rack Designs offers the beauty, elegance and uniqueness of handcrafted wrought iron wine racks for the discerning wine collector.&nbsp; Step back in time hundreds of years to Tuscany or Burgundy as you and your guests experience the charm, uniqueness and beauty of our wrought iron racks.&nbsp; Commission a design suited to your specific needs or space - a single rack or an entire wine cellar.</span><br /><br />Call, e-mail or visit us!<br />518-290-0734<br />Saratoga Springs, NY<br /><a href="http://www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com/">www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com</a><br /><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"></span><br /><span class="userContent"></span>&nbsp;</div></div></div></div><br /><br /><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-34794134533144007132012-11-05T03:46:00.000-08:002012-11-05T03:46:14.294-08:00Wrought Iron in the Cellar!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MLpuWLhwRMo/UJejWTfpeiI/AAAAAAAADZw/puvwkSHptzs/s1600/ELS_1877-Bsq.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MLpuWLhwRMo/UJejWTfpeiI/AAAAAAAADZw/puvwkSHptzs/s320/ELS_1877-Bsq.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Hello everyone!&nbsp; This is an important week.&nbsp; We are off to VOTE tomorrow.&nbsp; Mark is very busy completing a custom job this week and I am very busy with my new job, and it could be so easy to just not go and say that our votes don't really count.&nbsp; But we are not going to do that.&nbsp; We will be getting up early tomorrow to get to our polling place before life takes over!&nbsp; We usually run around at the end of the day and rush out to vote, but we're trying this new technique this year!&nbsp; Sophia has already voted absentee!&nbsp; Her first Presidential election!&nbsp; Very exciting!&nbsp; So get out and VOTE tomorrow!<br /><br />On the wrought iron wine rack front, we often get questions about how our racks hold up in a cellar environment.&nbsp; Wine cellars are strange places.&nbsp; Proper wine storage requires low temperatures and high humidity.&nbsp; It is not an environment that is easy to find.&nbsp; Deep cellar caves provide the perfect environment, but not everyone has access to that!&nbsp; So wine cellars that are built in homes need to have both some type of refrigeration as well as some type of humidification.&nbsp;<br /><br />Mark has had years and years of experience with wine cellar environments.&nbsp; He has designed our wrought iron wine racks to work perfectly under these conditions.&nbsp; Our wrought iron wine racks are carefully primed and then covered with our hand applied patina.&nbsp; Priming the pieces prevents any possibility of rust formation.&nbsp; As an extra benefit, the patina itself has a rust inhibitor included.&nbsp; The result is that our wrought iron wine racks will not rust at all, even in the unusual environment of a wine cellar!Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-5682456920204061592012-10-13T18:17:00.000-07:002012-10-13T18:17:50.967-07:00Wrought Iron Wine Racks From Saratoga!The weather is changing - it was COLD today!&nbsp; That means the holidays are only a short time away. It's time to start thinking about all the special wine lovers among your family and friends!&nbsp; We have added the perfect wrought iron wine rack to our line of products.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIDPMeXXblI/UHoQK1rNq5I/AAAAAAAADZc/UkQW9-PFq8A/s1600/OWW_6665B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZIDPMeXXblI/UHoQK1rNq5I/AAAAAAAADZc/UkQW9-PFq8A/s320/OWW_6665B.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The Toscana wrought iron wine rack is the perfect gift!&nbsp; It is a counter top rack that will hold 18 750 ml bottles. It's a great starter rack for someone who doesn't have the space for a full set of racks.&nbsp; It's also a wonderful addition to a kitchen or dining room and can compliment almost any decor.<br /><br />Our Saratoga showroom is open anytime by appointment.&nbsp; Give us a call and we'll be happy to show you our entire line of wrought iron wine racks!<br /><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-29112109230074748142012-09-12T03:04:00.000-07:002012-09-12T03:04:53.786-07:00The Modena<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cro5M3rMVDY/UFBcZEi9UyI/AAAAAAAADY8/6w7u2ah58g0/s1600/OWWR-Bar-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Cro5M3rMVDY/UFBcZEi9UyI/AAAAAAAADY8/6w7u2ah58g0/s400/OWWR-Bar-full.jpg" /></a></div><br />Introducing <a href="http://www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com/shop.html">The Modena</a>, our newest addition to the Old World Wine Rack Designs collection! The Modena is a side bar with a glass top. It is designed to hold liquor bottles in addition to wine bottles. The shelving can also be used to hold glasses or serving plates/platters. It is a very versatile piece and would look wonderful in your living room or kitchen!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2MWZuHB-xbs/UFBdFjFJBVI/AAAAAAAADZI/C22mIMQ04qg/s1600/OWWR-Bar-empty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="267" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2MWZuHB-xbs/UFBdFjFJBVI/AAAAAAAADZI/C22mIMQ04qg/s400/OWWR-Bar-empty.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-6850821028469055752012-07-04T05:57:00.000-07:002012-07-04T05:57:05.712-07:00Fourth of July - What a Wonderful Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k6bLpXXMdpg/T_Q9I3XSAhI/AAAAAAAADYU/ioMXreoLhS4/s1600/Credenza-08w-wht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k6bLpXXMdpg/T_Q9I3XSAhI/AAAAAAAADYU/ioMXreoLhS4/s320/Credenza-08w-wht.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />What would you fill this up with for the Fourth of July????<br /><br />We are enjoying a wonderful weekend in Marblehead, MA and looking forward to lobsters and fireworks!Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-48528477648048332962012-06-22T02:24:00.001-07:002012-06-22T02:24:17.905-07:00Summer In Saratoga Is Here!The weather this week has been absolutely CRAZY! Summer is definitely upon us.&nbsp; It's time to start planning your Summer in Saratoga activities.&nbsp;<br /><br />First on the list is the Saratoga Jazz Festival, June 30 - July 1.&nbsp; What a fantastic lineup!<br />Take a look at the <a href="http://www.spac.org/jazzfest/">schedule</a> and the list of <a href="http://www.spac.org/jazzfest/spotlightartists.php">performers</a> and make your plans to meet up with friends and enjoy the sweet sound of jazz!<br /><br />There is also a fine arts and crafts fair, CD signings and great food!&nbsp; If you like, you can bring your own food and drink and have a wonderful summer picnic on the lawn!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YZABEedX1nM/T-Q5aiHX_bI/AAAAAAAADYI/Y5LPl03bijI/s1600/saratoga+sign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YZABEedX1nM/T-Q5aiHX_bI/AAAAAAAADYI/Y5LPl03bijI/s1600/saratoga+sign.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-13893082689555895792012-06-01T02:11:00.000-07:002012-06-01T02:11:03.357-07:00Father's Day is Almost HereFather's Day is just around the corner.&nbsp; And what better gift could you offer Dad than a beautiful wrought iron wine rack from Old World Wine Rack Designs?&nbsp;<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5t3HtEsEt_M/T8iCnYx0tFI/AAAAAAAADX4/6HRVl1p5WFA/s1600/Half+Credenza-02B-full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5t3HtEsEt_M/T8iCnYx0tFI/AAAAAAAADX4/6HRVl1p5WFA/s320/Half+Credenza-02B-full.jpg" width="251" /></a></div><br />The Venezia is crafted from wrought iron with a hand applied patina.&nbsp; It has 4 bins with a bottle capacity of 65 - 70 750 ml bottles.&nbsp; Priced at $1450, it is a gift that will bring years of enjoyment!<br /><br />Our Saratoga Springs showroom is currently open every Sunday from 12 - 4 and is located at 6 Lake Ave. in downtown Saratoga.&nbsp; Look for our extended Summer hours to begin after June 15.&nbsp; We have samples of all of our products available for viewing!<br /><br />Old World Wine Rack Designs<br />518-290-0734<br />www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com <br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-12020070353858618182012-05-07T02:21:00.000-07:002012-05-07T06:28:37.195-07:00Wrought Iron Wine Racks - Showroom Open!Had a great day opening the Old World Wine Rack Designs showroom! The setting is simply wonderful. The upstairs in our Saratoga victorian buildings are really a treasure. We are lucky enough to have one full wall of exposed brick in our space. It is the perfect backdrop for our <a href="http://www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com/shop.html">Messina Credenza</a>!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTOryvsVIKo/T6eRLAgQLuI/AAAAAAAADVs/M7higtS_fhs/s1600/IMG_3540.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GTOryvsVIKo/T6eRLAgQLuI/AAAAAAAADVs/M7higtS_fhs/s320/IMG_3540.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />We'll be open each Saturday afternoon from 3 - 5 and each Sunday afternoon from 12 - 5 beginning on May 18 and of course, any time by appointment. Stop by and see us or give us a call at 518-290-0734!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5eKz-64lVI/T6eRULSxLKI/AAAAAAAADV0/rjJ5z7eXNcc/s1600/IMG_3538.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v5eKz-64lVI/T6eRULSxLKI/AAAAAAAADV0/rjJ5z7eXNcc/s320/IMG_3538.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />And we'll soon be adding new photographs to our website!Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-11844891511136561532012-04-12T03:50:00.000-07:002012-04-12T03:50:40.923-07:00Wrought Iron Wine Rack Designer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vq-extosJXY/T4azLWB2aEI/AAAAAAAADS4/TRqgPlDrRqo/s1600/metalsmith.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="400" width="253" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vq-extosJXY/T4azLWB2aEI/AAAAAAAADS4/TRqgPlDrRqo/s400/metalsmith.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Old World Wine Rack Designs offers the beauty, elegance and uniqueness of master-crafted wrought iron wine racks for the discerning wine collector. Our wine racks are used as a key architectural element in the creation of incredible European style wine cellars. If you already have an existing cellar you may want to use one or more of our racks as a centerpiece to enhance the look of your existing wine cellar. For those who do not have room for a wine cellar some of our racks are often used as an addition to an existing home furniture decor. We are able to produce wine racks to accommodate the needs of any size wine collection, from a few hundred bottles to several thousand bottles. Our wrought iron wine racks are also considered by many to be heirloom pieces.<br /><br />Owner and metalsmith Mark Lessard traveled extensively in Europe in the mid-90's developing design concepts based on historic wine cellars in France and Italy. While in Europe, he studied the design styles and materials used to store wines from the chateaus of Bordeaux to the centuries old wine cellars in Burgundy, Rhone and Champagne. The wine racks he has designed have a European style and aged appearance reminiscent of an older era.<br />Experience<br /><br />Throughout his career, Mark Lessard has been involved with all aspects of wine collecting for some of the country's largest wine collectors. Mark provided wine services for these private clients which included wine acquisition, wine cellar and wine rack design as well as wine cellar management. After retiring from his wine consulting business, Mark spent a number of years studying the art of metal working first as a hobby and later becoming a passion and a way to produce the type of wine racks that he had always envisioned. All of this experience is found in the design and functionality of his wine racks.Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-81453176881549523392012-01-30T01:39:00.000-08:002012-01-30T01:47:00.475-08:00Wrought Iron Versus WoodAlthough wood racking is prevalent in American wine cellar design, it is not the traditional method of storage.&nbsp; Wood racking loses most of its value upon purchase while handcrafted wrought iron racks will appreciate in value over time.&nbsp; Wrought iron also helps maintain the cool temperature of a wine cellar.&nbsp; If your cellar design includes the use of wrought iron rather than wood, you will feel as if you are in Tuscany or Burgundy when you pass through the door and your guests will experience the charm, uniqueness and beauty of an old world wine cellar.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kbC-D_o2wEU/TyZkuGuUraI/AAAAAAAADNU/DpXj8RFOaSQ/s1600/0720003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kbC-D_o2wEU/TyZkuGuUraI/AAAAAAAADNU/DpXj8RFOaSQ/s320/0720003.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><br />We are happy to announce that we will be exhibiting at the Saratoga Rotary Homeshow March 2 - 3. Be sure to stop by our booth to experience the unique beauty of wrought iron.<br /><br />Visit our website at <a href="http://www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com">www.oldworldwinerackdesigns.com</a>Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-51370230012156955742011-09-05T03:50:00.000-07:002011-09-05T03:50:40.837-07:00Messina - Wine Rack Credenza - Wrought Iron with Wooden Top<h1><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77951356/messina-wine-rack-credenza-wrought-iron">Messina </a>is a</span> <span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">beautiful free-standing wrought iron credenza with a rustic wooden top.</span></h1><h1><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m-hTG4DcDcI/TmSnItZynDI/AAAAAAAADL0/wn9waeBxILo/s1600/Messina.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m-hTG4DcDcI/TmSnItZynDI/AAAAAAAADL0/wn9waeBxILo/s320/Messina.jpg" width="320" /></a></h1>Messina $2450<br /><br />Credenza - Wrought Iron with Rustic Wooden Top<br /><br />This is a beautiful and functional piece of furniture to add to your home. It can be used to display and serve your collection of wine bottles, but it can also be used for the display and storage of platters or china. Let your imagination be your guide! Two of these pieces placed back to back can create a beautiful island space for your wine cellar or kitchen. The strength and beauty of the Messina makes it a an heirloom piece that your family will enjoy for generations to come.<br /><br /><br />Height: 34"<br /><br />Width: 56 1/2"<br /><br />Depth: 17"Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7137413527082494989.post-41377949093859875032011-08-11T02:04:00.000-07:002011-08-11T02:04:53.918-07:00Venezia Wine Rack - Wrought Iron with Rustic Wooden TopThe <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77951070/venezia-wine-rack-wrought-iron-with?ref=pr_shop">Venezia Wine Rack </a>is a beautiful free-standing wrought iron wine rack with a rustic wooden top.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SWzblVxK6Rc/TkJaF1pkn-I/AAAAAAAADIA/AmWoWtpYkEI/s640/0720003.jpg" width="425" />&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77951070/venezia-wine-rack-wrought-iron-with">Venezia</a> – $1300<br /><br />Height: 35"<br /><br />Width: 30 1/4 "<br /><br />Depth: 18"<br /><br />Dimensions are approximate since each piece is made individually.<br /><br />This piece is designed to hold wine bottles for display but can also be used as a display piece for plates or glasses.&nbsp; We use the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77951070/venezia-wine-rack-wrought-iron-with">rustic wooden top</a> to serve appetizers and hold the decanter for the dinner party wine! I usually set all of the dishes that I will be using for the dinner on one of the shelves for easy access!<br /><br />How would you use one?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Lisa Saratogaknittinghttps://plus.google.com/117553491210532286168noreply@blogger.com0